09:50 | Discussion:How PV can shift from problem to solution for grid balancing and security of supply> Facing the increasing need for operator flexibility> The short term need and potential for forecasting and energy storage> How advanced inverter functionalities can improve reliability, stability and efficiency of the distribution system

12:00 | Discussion: Challenges in effective management of small scale portfolios
> How requirements for maintenance and management of a securitized portfolio are established
> Differences in managing assets between the different business models
> Managing and applying big data from distributed generation
> Challenges in developing a cost effective residential asset management strategy

EDWIN KOOT
CEO /// SOLARPLAZA

MODERATOR

KENT WILLIAMS
VP ASSET MANAGEMENT /// VIVINT SOLAR

RICHARD MATSUI
CEO /// KWH ANALYTICS

JIMMY BERGERON
DIRECTOR OF O&M /// SOLARCITY

MATT GOLDEN
SENIOR ENERGY CONSULTANT /// IBTS

SESSION 6B - OPTIMIZING SREC MANAGEMENT

11:30 | Overview of SREC markets in the US
> Market structures and differences
> Considerations for existing and future programs

> Grey areas in liability and responsibilities
> Types of guarantees that are currently applied

DIRK MICHELS
PARTNER /// K&L GATES LLP

> Surety solutions for efficient risk management

DIXON WRIGHT
SURETY /// WELLS FARGO INSURANCE

12:00 | Discussion: Dealing with legal, warranty and insurance issues
> What can be learned from other industries
> The future potential for ‘kwh based contracts’
> The need for further harmonization of financial data for surety based risk management
> Major challenges in coordinating contracts with other stakeholders

STEFANO CRUCCU
PROJECT MANAGER /// SOLARPLAZA

MODERATOR

JONATHAN HARDING
REGIONAL LOSS ADJUSTER /// RELA

DIRK MICHELS
PARTNER /// K&L GATES LLP

DIXON WRIGHT
SURETY /// WELLS FARGO INSURANCE

13:00 | Networking lunch - sponsored by

SESSION 7 - LOOKING AHEAD

14:00 | Discussion: Solar Asset Management Outlook for 2015-2016 and beyond> Learning from O&M and Asset Management requirements and best practices in other industries> How management of the assets can impact the evolution of PV into a trusted, material energy source> Expected impact of the 2016 Tax Credit expiration> Which developments in managing PV assets are most needed on the short term